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Current Female Heads of Government in Africa

Politics 14 Apr, 2021

The representation of female voices in government is vital for national unity and equality. In March, a highly anticipated event came to fruition under unfortunate circumstances: Samia Suluhu Hassan...

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African megastar Diamond Platinumz’s record-breaking achievements in music

Entertainment 11 Mar, 2021

Renowned Tanzania artiste Diamond Platinumz crossed another milestone in his distinguished music career after the success of the hit song ‘Waah’ that featured Congolese legend Koffi Olomide....

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Tanzania fights to put out fires on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro

Environment 30 Oct, 2020

Tanzania fights to put out fires on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro threatening the delicate ecosystem As per the Tanzania National Parks Authority, the fire that recently engulfed the Kilimanjaro ha...

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A practical travel guide to Tanzania

Travel 06 Jul, 2020

Had enough of the monotony of work and need some fresh air? Consider going on holiday to Tanzania for a change. As a top destination offering travelers and tourists the authentic safari experience -...

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Kenya or Tanzania? The Safari Debate

Tourism 25 Mar, 2020

Given the shared terrain of the safari circuit in Kenya and Tanzania, the variety of experiences in common are daunting. Endless grasslands overlooking the poking peak of the Kilimanjaro rising over...

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Tanzania prepares for Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Africa 12 Mar, 2020

The World Health Organization officially declared the Covid-19 as an international pandemic as the death toll exceeded 4000 out of 118,000 reported cases across 114 countries. Tanzania readiness m...

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Tanzania's private islands

Blog 28 Feb, 2020

A chain of private resort islands in pristine condition awaiting your arrival. Within some of the islands, like Changuu, are remains of historical ties to the ancient slave trade that rocked the Tanz...

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Highlights from the 2020 African Drone forum in Rwanda

Science 08 Feb, 2020

The Rwandan President Paul Kagame welcomed the world to Kigali for the African Drone Forum. The event revealed some of the tremendous strides and successes witnessed across the continent in regards to...

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Tanzania launches electronic passport

Trade 04 Feb, 2018

E-passport will give Tanzanians easier access around East African Community.Tanzania has launched a new electronic passport for use within the five-member regional bloc of the East African Community (...

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Tanzania threatens to shut churches after criticism of president

Politics 30 Dec, 2017

Religious organisations in Tanzania face having licenses revoked. Tanzanian churches whose preachers "mix religion with politics" face being closed down according to a statement issued by the country...

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Tanzania uses giant rats to detect tuberculosis

Health 21 Dec, 2017

Specially-trained giant rats help Tanzania detect TB.Tanzania's use of giant pouched rats to sniff out the potentially lethal tuberculosis (TB) is proving so successful that authorities are set to dou...

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Tanzania cracks down on media

Media 25 Oct, 2017

Fourth newspaper ban in Tanzania in less than a year. The Tanzanian government has ordered a three-month suspension of a tabloid newspaper Tanzania Daima on charges of publishing false information....

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New sewerage scheme for Dar es Salaam

Infrastructure 16 Sep, 2017

City to improve sanitation and curb ocean contamination.Dar es Salaam authorities are implementing a new sewage network to improve sanitation services as well as reduce contamination of the Indian Oce...

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Tanzania plans hydroelectric plant in game reserve

Environment 04 Sep, 2017

Critics say dam proposal would be detrimental to wildlife.Tanzania has invited bids to construct a 2,100-megawatt (MW) hydroelectric plant at Stiegler’s Gorge in the UNESCO-designated Selous game rese...

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Major expansion for Dar es Salaam port

Infrastructure 11 Jul, 2017

The port at Dar es Salaam is to undergo a major expansion following the approval of a $345 million loan from the World Bank.The Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project will also receive a $12 million g...

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Dar es Salaam bans cash payments for parking fines

Transport 28 Feb, 2017

Penalties for parking offences to be paid by bank cards. The Dar es Salaam city council has banned cash payments for parking offences in the city, following media reports of motorists being harasse...

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Dar es Salaam port expansion

Infrastructure 01 Feb, 2017

World Bank to fund $305 million expansion works. The port at Dar es Salaam is to go under a major expansion thanks to Tanzania's $305 million loan from the World Bank. The works are designed to...

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Tanzania gets tough with poachers

Environment 04 Nov, 2016

Tanzanian president tells security forces to pursue wildlife poachers. Tanzanian president John Magufuli has ordered the security forces to tackle the well-armed criminal networks behind the illlic...

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Moroccan king funds mosque in Dar es Salaam

Religion 29 Oct, 2016

Mohammed VI Mosque signals new cooperation between Morocco and Tanzania. King Mohammed VI of Morocco is funding the construction of a mosque in Dar es Salaam as part of a series of bilateral agreem...

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Tanzanian prime minister moves offices to Dodoma

Politics 04 Oct, 2016

Majaliwa moves to capital as part of government relocation plan. The Tanzanian prime minister Kassim Majaliwa has moved his offices to Dodoma as part of President John Magufuli's decision to transf...

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New railway line between Dar es Salaam and Rwanda

Transport 04 Aug, 2016

Tanzania secures $7.6-billion loan from China for rail line to Kigali. The China Export-Import (Exim) Bank is providing Tanzania with a $7.6-billion loan to build a new 2,200-km rail line linking t...

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Tanzanian government to move offices to Dodoma

Politics 03 Aug, 2016

Tanzanian government to move from Dar es Salaam to country's capital. Tanzanian premier Kassim Majaliwa has confirmed that government offices will move from Dar es Salaam to the capital Dodoma by S...

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Major helium gas find in Tanazania

Energy 30 Jun, 2016

Discovery will alleviate global helium gas shortage. Geologists from British universities have discovered 1.5 billion cubic metres of helium in the alkaline Lake Rukwa in south-west Tanzania. Th...

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Tanzania purges 10,000 non-existent employees

Politics 24 May, 2016

Tanzanian president continues his anti-corruption drive. Tanzania has removed more than 10,000 "ghost workers" from its public sector payroll as part of an ongoing crackdown on corruption and waste...

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Tanzanian president disbands telecoms board

Politics 03 May, 2016

President Magufuli continues to combat corruption and waste. Tanzanian president John Magufuli has suspended the head of the regulatory body that governs the country's telecoms sector and disbanded...

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Dar es Salaam opens major new bridge

Infrastructure 21 Apr, 2016

Nyerere Bridge links centre of Dar es Salaam linked to Kigamboni. A Chinese-built $135 million bridge linking the centre of Dar es Salaam with the southern Kigamboni district was opened by Tanzania...

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Tanzania gets free secondary schooling

Education 21 Dec, 2015

Tanzania's private schools told to reduce fees. From January all children in Tanzania will have access to free primary and secondary school education, as part of a major overhaul of the education s...

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New Tanzanian president cuts costs

Politics 01 Dec, 2015

President scraps independence day celebration. Tanzania's newly-elected president John Magufuli has scrapped celebrations for the upcoming Independence Day on 9 December, marking the first time in...

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Expansion at Dar es Salaam airport

Infrastructure 04 Nov, 2015

Dutch firm to carry out second phase of airport expansion. Dutch construction firm BAM International has won the contract to design and construct a new terminal for the Julius Nyerere International...

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Tanzania's ruling CCM wins election

Politics 30 Oct, 2015

Opposition rejects presidential election results. John Magufuli of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has been declared the country’s fifth president despite the main opposition candidate Edward...

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